Three area teams played their openers in the CS Bank Holiday Hoops Tournament at Berryville. Viola’s girls ended up falling to Mountain View 75-31. Mountain View was also successful on the boys’ side as they defeated Berryville 70-57.
Two area girls’ teams squared off on the opening day of the Gainesville Lady Bulldog Holiday Tournament. Bakersfield topped the host team 55-37.
The Bakersfield boys also began the Winter Warrior Classic on a winning note. The Lions routed Gateway Science Charter 74-19.
Three area boys’ teams played their openers in the Cabool Holiday Tournament. Gainesville was edged out by Eminence 48-47, Dora lost to Mountain View-Liberty 76-42, and Mammoth Spring beat Summersville 45-31.
A few area schools began action in the Lendel Thomas Classic at Harrison. In the boys’ games, Salem fell to the host Goblins 71-33, Bergman defeated Sheridan 67-58, and Valley Springs topped Mena 68-48. On the girls’ side, Bergman destroyed Mena 80-21, Harrison beat Greenland 68-42, and it was Branson over Highland 54-45.
Izard County’s boys had a successful opener in Missouri as they were able to get past McCracken County 58-54 in overtime at the Poplar Bluff Showdown. Gabe Spray paced the Cougars with 33 points. Izard County improves to 7-6 on the season.
Three area girls’ teams were in Pea Ridge for the start of the Lady Blackhawk Invitational. Mammoth Spring fell to Arkadelphia 63-32, and Melbourne defeated Greenbrier 51-43.
Valley Springs was able to beat Mena 61-49. The Lady Tigers were led by Macy Willis with 20 points, Laramie Watkins had 14, and Jada Wray added 12. Valley Springs improves to 17-2 on the season.
The Melbourne boys took their opener in the Bad Boy Mowers Ronnie Brogdon Invitational at Highland. The Bearkatz topped Marianna 58-49.
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